Category: Efficiency
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Complications of controls
For someone used to a simple dial thermostat, navigating icons, settings, and scheduling interfaces can feel unnecessarily complex. Controls for modern heating systems are often designed with flexibility in mind—but that flexibility can come at the cost of usability, particularly for older homeowners. Many systems now rely on layered menus, small touchscreens, or app-based controls…
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Insulation and U values.
PIR Insulation. PIR (Polyisocyanurate) and phenolic foam are both types of rigid insulation boards used in building construction to improve thermal efficiency. These boards are supplied by many manufacturers including Celotex, Recticel, Kingspan,Iko. PIR insulation is a type of rigid foam insulation made from polyisocyanurate, a thermoset plastic. It is produced as foam and typically sandwiched…
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Whats Behind Mold and Condensation?
A warm, energy-efficient home only works properly when:insulation + heating + ventilation all work together. Cooking, showering, drying clothes and even breathing all add water vapour into the air.When this warm, moist air hits colder surfaces, it turns into condensation. If this moisture isn’t controlled, it can lead to mould growth. The Balance! Ventilation is…
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A Fabric First Approach
Fabric First Approach, What It Is and Why It Matters! The fabric first approach is built on a simple principle:reduce heat loss from the building before upgrading heating systems or adding renewables. “Fabric” is just another term for walls, roof, floors and windows. Instead of installing a high-tech heating system in a leaky home, fabric…
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Its More Than A Balancing Act.
Balancing a central heating system properly is what separates a working” system from an efficient, comfortable, and compliant one 1. Pre-checks are critical. Before touching lockshield valves: If these aren’t right, balancing will be inaccurate. 2. Identify radiator order You need to know flow sequence: This matters because closer radiators naturally take more flow. 3.…
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A Guide External Wall Insulation.
While heat naturally rises, a large amount is also lost through poorly insulated external walls, External wall insulation plays a crucial role in reducing how quickly heat escapes from our homes. While heat naturally rises, a large amount is also lost through poorly insulated external walls, especially in older properties. In fact, without adequate wall…
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Understanding Design and Sizing of Our Heating Systems..
The Science. We’re human—and often stubborn. It’s natural to trust what we can see and what we believe, even when the science tells a deeper story. But when it comes to our homes and keeping them warm, the science is vast and uncompromising. Facilities like the Energy House in Salford constantly test and thermally model…
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PAS!
A Publicly Available Specification (PAS) is a document that defines good practice standards for a product, service, or process. PAS 2030/2019 here. information on Pas 2035/2023 here. A Publicly Available Specification (PAS) is a document that defines good practice standards for a product, service, or process. PAS 2035/2030 are linked frameworks that outline best practices for retrofitting…
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Regulations.
Building regulation’s basics. The Act for the Rebuilding of the City of London was passed in February 1667. It proposed that all new buildings had to be constructed of brick or stone against the future perils of fire. It also imposed a maximum number of storeys per house for a fixed number of abodes to…
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Choosing Installers
Reputable installers are often accredited by recognised trade bodies or professional organisations. Selecting a trustworthy installer for your heating, insulation, or renewable energy project requires careful research and due diligence. Hiring the right professional ensures your home is safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations, and helps protect warranties, insurance, and grant eligibility. Reputable installers are…
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